NELSONVILLE — Purchasing a trail permit for the Wayne National Forest is now just a click away. Effective today, the Wayne National Forest is offering secure on-line purchasing of its trail permits, trail permit gift certificates, and the Interagency Annual Pass.

“To purchase any of the products, visit the Forest website www.fs.usda.gov/wayne and click on Passes and Permits in the left column. The online store is open 24/7, so the public can make their purchase when it’s convenient for them,” said Recreation Program Manager Chad Wildberger. “No more waiting in lines, and permits are shipped directly to the purchaser.”

Visitors will continue to be able to purchase trail permits at any Forest office location or any of the twenty-five local participating vendors in southeast and central Ohio. A complete list of locations is available on the Forest website.

The Interagency Annual Pass, Senior, and Access Pass also remain available at Forest office locations.

The Forest is now offering gift certificates as a new product this year. They may be purchased by anyone wishing to give trail permits as gifts.

Gift certificates may be purchased at the value of the trail permit they wish to give (e.g. Seasonal: $45, Three-Day: $24, or Daily: $12).

The gift certificates do not require a valid state driver’s license to purchase, however, a valid driver’s license is required at the time they are redeemed for a trail permit.

Gift certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. The public can also purchase gift certificates online or at any Forest office location.

For more information, or to order permits, passes, and gift certificates, visit www.fs.usda.gov/ wayne.